{
  "id": 1195526,
  "title": "AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/ap-news-in-brief-at-12-04-a-m-edt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:05:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/15/ap-news-in-brief-at-1204-a-m-edt-952"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hurricane Lala is expected to make its first possible direct hit on Hawaii's Big Island in 155 years, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and massive waves to the region. The National Hurricane Center reported that Lala's maximum sustained winds had increased to 75 mph (120 kph), classifying it as a Category 1 hurricane. As the storm moved toward Hawaii's southern end, it was forecast to bring winds at the island's volcanic slopes and intense rainfall, which could cause life-threatening mudslides.\n\nIn Indiana, at least five people have died due to severe storms and flooding, with more than a dozen counties declaring local disasters. The state has been hit by heavy rains, leading to rivers reaching record levels and residents being forced to seek higher ground. Over 95 people and 45 pets have been rescued by first responders in Indianapolis, where the city experienced its most severe flooding in over 30 years. Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University, leaving five people wounded, including a critically injured 20-year-old student. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and authorities have issued eight felony warrants for the suspect.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Hurricane Lala nearing Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm",
    "At least five dead in Indiana due to severe storms and flooding",
    "19-year-old arrested for Virginia State University shooting, 5 wounded"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}